Servers Log4j vulnerability: everything you need to know If you stay up to date with technology news, you’re likely aware of a critical vulnerability reported in Log4j, a highly popular logging tool used by a large part... read more
Business Exciting news: we’re upgrading your webmail Fulfilling online orders? Networking with clients? Conversing with colleagues? Whatever you use your emails for, it’s safe to say they’re an important part of day-to-day life. And we... read more
Business The importance of a professional email address It’s very important nowadays to have a professional sounding email address, even if it’s just for your own personal use. Of course, we all know that hasn’t... read more
Security How to identify and report spam emails We've previously covered how to reduce the amount of spam emails that you receive [https://www.fasthosts.co.uk/blog/how-to-stop-spam-emails-6-methods/], but spammers are becoming sneakier and are... read more
Business The benefits of voice search for businesses We’ve all heard of voice search technology, and there’s a strong chance you’ve even used it. It’s projected to have an imminent impact, with forecasted figures... read more
Security How to keep your children safe online While a return to schools might mean children are spending less time attached to computers and devices, the last year of virtual home schooling has fast-tracked a lot of youngsters’... read more
Business Showrooming and webrooming ‘Online shopping is killing the high street’ – an idea that’s repeated so often, it’s almost universally accepted as the truth. But is this an accurate statement? A casual... read more
Cloud What is cloud gaming and is it the future? It didn’t take long for video games to become a huge cultural force. Now worth roughly double the film industry, gaming is massive – and by its very nature, it... read more
Servers Windows Server 2019 — Server Core vs. Desktop Experience (GUI) When deploying your Windows server, you can choose either Server with Desktop Experience or Server Core. Read on to find out which one of these is right for you. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------... read more
Cloud Your project deserves cloud testing Whenever anyone creates anything new, there’s always an element of risk involved. Are you forgetting anything important? Will everything work as intended? Most of the time, there’s no... read more
Digital What happens to .EU domains after Brexit? The UK formally left the EU on 31st January 2020 following the ratification of the withdrawal agreement in Parliament. Following this date, a transition period that temporarily held off any... read more
Digital How to stop spam emails Everyone hates spam. Not only is it annoying, but it’s also potentially dangerous. When your phone vibrates and you wonder who the email’s from, often it’s some... read more
Digital Change your outlook: email marketing best practices Email is both an important and cost-effective way to reach consumers and market your business. In today’s environment, there’s so much unsolicited mail sent out daily that it’... read more
